Historic Krakow : Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This award-winning Krakow tour will cover all of the highlights of Krakow Old Town and Wawel Castle.
The small fee you pay to Viator is a booking fee to secure your place on the tour. On the day, you will join our donations-based tour. Our guides work for contributions at the end. The amount you donate is entirely up to you.
We meet in front of the towers of St Mary's Basilica in Krakow Old Town main square. Look for the Blue 'City Walks Krakow' umbrella.
On the tour, you'll visit the beautiful Krakow Old Town and majestic Wawel Castle. You'll learn about Krakow's most important historical figures, including Pope John Paul II and Nicolaus Copernicus. You'll hear the stories of Krakow's most famous residents—the Krakow Dragon and the St. Mary's Basilica trumpeter.
What you'll see:
Krakow Barbican
Medieval City Walls
Wawel Royal Palace
Bishop's Palace (former home of Pope John Paul II)
Wawel Cathedral
St. Mary's Basilica
Cloth Hall Market
Collegium Maius
Main Market Square
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The tour requires walking at a moderate pace
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
See the fabulous architecture and learn the fascinating history of one of Europe's most beautiful Old Towns.
St Mary's Basilica
See one of Poland's most famous churches and hear the story of the famous Krakow trumpeter.
What‘s Included
Guided tour of Krakow's main sights
Coffee and/or Tea
Guide Gratuity
Options
Historic Krakow : Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking tour
Reviews
322 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
I4264JCrosad,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex is the nicest guide ever! Throughout the tour she was funny and explained everything in the most excellent way, even the smallest details! Absolutely recommended
nice tour
Roam40836989609,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00it was nice, interesting, fun and educational
Walking the Old Town of Krakow
G3900XTchriss,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Old Town area of Krakow presents so many different things; from historical landmarks and churches and cathedrals - restaurants and cafes and a central market selling local goods and souvenirs.
Amazone Tour!
Natalia H,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was very exciting and enjoyable. I recommend booking, as all the information was accurate and informative. Thank you for this wonderful experience.
Informative and fun tour
Alexandra P,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great free tour, super informative and packed with fun facts! Maciej was engaging, easy to follow, and made the history come alive. Highly recommend!
Great Tour
juliemV1144QX,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with an excellent guide, highly recommend. There is no other way to see a city than via one of these tours, all the knowledge is right there for a small charge, why would you not?!
Great tour, great guide
ArioZH,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a good tour, showing the major and most relevant sightseeing points in Krakau. The Tourguide Alexandra did a great job and kept it interesting until the end. She also could provide some backgroud information which you usually do not get in a tour.
Pleasant trip in Krakow with a skillful English speaking guide
64lenav,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pleasant tour with very eloquent English speaking guide. She tells the stories of Krakow alive. Next time we are in Krakow we take the second trip, in the Jewish Quarter.
Interesting and cheerful tour.
Reimo N,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aleksandra was super nice and cheerful. It was a lovely tour, she gave interesting facts about Krakow and Poland. I recommend.
Amazing brilliant worth it
Lucygarner,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was the best tour guide, bubbly kind and friendly, she is so intelligent and shared so many stories with passion and charisma - would recommend
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Operated by City Walks Krakow